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Bhutan king gets 7 honorary Thai degrees
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2024
» Seven universities from Thailand presented honorary doctorate degrees to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on Wednesday.
Don’t give money to beggars, says minister
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has asked people to stop giving money to beggars as they are increasing in number, claiming that some make almost 100,000 baht a month.
Complaint against 'son' of Lord Buddha
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» An eight-year-old boy is facing a legal complaint over claims that he is the reincarnated son of the Lord Buddha who possesses magical powers to "connect people's minds".
TEST YOURSELF: Three decades of music discovery
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Bangkok Post’s world music column celebrates 30 years this month.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2024
» A government committee has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
Thais believed behind Chinese street beggars
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/11/2023
» Police will carefully check Chinese visitors with facial and body disfiguration, as some had come here to beg on the streets, possibly organised by Thais.
Chinese beggars questioned
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/11/2023
» An investigation has been launched after three Chinese women, with scarred faces and amputated hands, were found by police begging on the roadside at different spots in Bangkok.
TEST YOURSELF: Memes of protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/08/2023
» Artists are using humour to make fun of those in power
More than just a dress code protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/07/2023
» Teen activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai was the centre of public attention when her anti-uniform protest kicked off in June.
Finns world's happiest, Thais ranked 60th
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thailand moved up one place to ranking 60th on the World Happiness Report 2023, while Finland has retained its top billing as the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year.